How would you like to be described as worm? I’m guessing it might make you squirm with displeasure, if not anger. Understandably so. Because who among us wants to be associated with a slimy creature that burrows underground, ready to become a bird’s free meal when they dare to surface? We’d rather be connected to …

It’s hard to see beauty in ourselves, isn’t it? If we’re contrasting and comparing ourselves to how the world defines beauty, especially of the physical kind, instead of seeing ourselves as we are reflected in the mirror of God’s word, then we will struggle to believe we are beautiful at all. We can become overly …

It’s hard to stay silent, isn’t it? We get the urge to cough, shuffle in our seats or sniff a bit at least when a hush descends. It is said that silence speaks volumes. At least it does if we’re actively aware and listening to what it has to say to us, such as during …

During wintry seasons of the soul we’re like a butterfly at the chrysalis stage, sitting with unmet longings and desires to taste joy and freedom. Spring arrives and still we linger, knowing that transformation is rarely wrought without a struggle. There’s a price to pay to move ahead and cope with change. Just like a …

During Lent we are in danger of neglecting the activities of Holy Spirit, so naturally intent are we on the arduous road to Calvary, where we focus primarily on the Son of God and His sacrifice for us on the cross. The Trinity (described by Richard Rohr as a divine dance), is a theological conundrum …

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Hi, I'm Joy. Welcome to my blog. I write about my journey of life and faith with the goal of helping others toward greater freedom in knowing who they are in Christ.
And to reveal, as I share words of joy and encouragement, how beauty can spring forth from brokenness and hope shines bright even in dark circumstances.